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Neighborhood Dental is a full-service family dental practice with multiple locations in South Dakota offering general dentistry, preventive care, restorative care, and clear aligner/Invisalign treatment for patients of all ages.

About Neighborhood Dental
A savings plan described as notably cheaper than competitor quotes and upfront insurance guidance mark this practice, alongside Dr. Blake Ridgway's reassuring explanations.
Neighborhood Dental is a general dental practice in Sioux Falls that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, and clear aligners for patients needing orthodontic work. Reviews frequently mention a savings plan described as notably cheaper than competitor pricing, along with payment plans and staff who go over insurance coverage before treatment starts. Dr. Blake Ridgway and Dr. Sara Van Demark come up often for calm, thorough explanations, and many reviewers note gentle handling of anxious patients using amenities like massage chairs and ceiling-mounted TVs. A number of reviews also note that no one pushed unnecessary treatment, though a few describe the opposite experience.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, July 2022–September 2026, updated September 2026
Neighborhood Dental is a full-service family dental practice with multiple locations in South Dakota offering general dentistry, preventive care, restorative care, and clear aligner/Invisalign treatment for patients of all ages.
The practice emphasizes flexible payment options, Spanish-speaking staff, and personalized treatment plans.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Neighborhood Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Neighborhood Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Blake Ridgway, DDS
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Dr. Sara Van Demark
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Dr. Robert Swenson, DDS
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Insurance accepted
1 plan listedWhat patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
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Who it suits
Doctors patients mention
Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 68 | 2 |
| The dentist | 48 | 3 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 37 | 3 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 21 | 7 |
| Clear explanations | 24 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 15 | 3 |
| Treatment results | 13 | 2 |
| Responsiveness | 12 | 4 |
Recent reviews from Google
Super friendly, I was nervous since I haven’t been to the dentist in a while and have had some bad experiences. They were super welcoming and transparent about what my next appointment would cost. Highly recommend
I hate the dentist BUT I love these guys. Attention to details, great customer service, and a team the really cares. Dr Jace, Vanessa the dental assistant, Heidi in billing, even Jesse the scheduler… this team rocks!!
So my son needed to get more fillings. While with the doctor she said she could do this at the next cleaning. After getting to the finance office I was badgered about "are you sure you want to wait, if this was my child ... " I literally almost left in tears. I am a sole and single mother for my son, no state help only health insurance, meaning I pay out of pocket. I can barely afford the insurance I have to pay for. Being hounded upon leaving about another $600 appt. is NOT what someone likes to deal with. I absolutely adore my son's dentist and she is amazing however after yesterday I had thoughts of switching.
Extremely friendly staff all around. The check in and check out process went smoothly. Very thorough routine screening and my exam findings were explained well. I would highly recommend this practice to others.
I was a cash pay patient and was given quote of approximately $250 for routine cleaning when making appointment but was told $460 upon arrival. They eventually agreed to see me for original price quoted. The whole office seemed dedicated to serving primarily one population, Hispanic. Everyone at front desk bilingual, mostly Hispanic patients, and a definite feel that the rest of us were in the back seat. I will not be going back.
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